Workshop: paper #248
Tracks
Room G3
| Friday, October 10, 2025 |
| 16:00 - 17:15 |
| Room G3 |
Overview
Don’t forget about sleep! Strategies for SCI rehabilitation centres to identify and treat sleep apnoea.
Details
Sleep apnea is prevalent in spinal cord injury (SCI) and adversely impacts health and quality of life. However, few individuals receive diagnosis and treatment. SCI rehabilitation centres should screen for sleep apnea risk and provide accessible assessment and treatment pathways. This workshop features four SCI rehabilitation clinicians describing their comprehensive approaches to sleep apnea care. Participants will explore locally suitable care models for implementation in their rehabilitation services.
Presenter (if the session has co-presenters, they will be listed in the APP)
Dr Marnie Graco
Implementation Scientist
Institute For Breathing And Sleep
Don’t forget about sleep! Strategies for SCI rehabilitation centres to identify and treat sleep apnoea.
Biography
Dr Marnie Graco (B. Physio; MPH, PhD) is a clinician researcher and Implementation Scientist. She works at the Institute for Breathing and Sleep (Austin Health, Melbourne). Dr Graco’s research aims to improve the health and quality of life of people living with neuromuscular diseases, by improving the clinical management of their sleep and breathing disorders.
